Taking on Alsace

Last winter, I blogged about Champagne in multiple blogposts with the intention of learning more about Champagne. Here is a recap of the blogs:

• Champagne Part 1: Location
• Champagne Part 2: Geology
• Champagne Part 3: History - When Champagne Became Bubbly (the Contributions of Dom Pérignon)
• Champagne Part 3: History - When Champagne Became Bubbly (the Contributions of the Veuve Clicquot)
• Champagne Part 3: History - When Champagne Became Bubbly (the Contributions of Jeanne Alexandrine Louise Mélin Pommery)
• Champange Part 4: How Champagne Was Made --- The Harvest

This winter I hope to learn a bit more about Alsace. I want to tackle once again, the location, history and the various wines that are grown in Alsace. So, beginning at the very beginning, here is a short blog on where Alsace is located.
Here is a map of Alsace from the electronic Encyclopedia Britannica.

Alsace is located in the east side of France bordered by Germany and Switzerland to the south. It is located in a valley with the Vosges Mountains rising to the west and the Rhine River forming the eastern border.
Next up, the Geology of the Alsace.
References:
1. Electronic Encyclopedia Britannica.
2. Vins Alsace, A Wine Growing Region Spoilt by Nature.